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Friday, June 20, 2025

34.9% unemployed in Highland Park in 2018

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34.9 percent of Highland Park residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Highland Park population reached 23,445.

Out of 15,268 people who had a job, 136 were employed in the Armed Forces and 15,132 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in Highland Park for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed8,17734.9
Employed15,26865.1
Employed in civilian labor force15,13264.5
Employed in armed forces1360.58

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